AIM: To analyze the correlations between ocular biomechanical and biometric data of the eye,measured by Scheimpflug-based devices on healthy subjects.METHODS: Three consecutive measurements were carried out using th...AIM: To analyze the correlations between ocular biomechanical and biometric data of the eye,measured by Scheimpflug-based devices on healthy subjects.METHODS: Three consecutive measurements were carried out using the corneal visualization Scheimpflug technology(Cor Vis ST) device on healthy eyes and the 10 device-specific parameters were recorded.Pentacam HR-derived parameters(corneal curvature radii on the anterior and posterior surfaces;apical pachymetry;corneal volume;corneal aberration data;depth,volume and angle of the anterior chamber) and axial length(AL) from IOLMaster were correlated with the 10 specific CorV is ST parameters.RESULTS: Measurements were conducted in 43 eyes of 43 volunteers(age 61.24±15.72y).The 10 specific Cor Vis ST data showed significant relationships with corneal curvature radii both on the anterior and posterior surface,pachymetric data,root mean square(RMS) data of lower-order aberrations,and posterior RMS of higher-order aberrations and spherical aberration of the posterior cornea.Anterior chamber depth showed a significant relationship,but there were no significant correlations between corneal volume,anterior chamber volume,mean chamber angle or AL and the 10 specific CorV is ST parameters.CONCLUSION: Cor Vis ST-generated parameters are influenced by corneal curvature radii,some corneal RMS data,but corneal volume,anterior chamber volume,chamber angle and AL have no correlation with the biomechan-ical parameters.The parameters measured by CorV is ST seem to refer mostly to corneal properties of the eye.展开更多
AIM:To compare the anterior and posterior corneal parameters before and after collagen cross-linking therapy for keratoconus.METHODS:Collagen cross-linking was performed in31 eyes of 31 keratoconus patients(mean age 3...AIM:To compare the anterior and posterior corneal parameters before and after collagen cross-linking therapy for keratoconus.METHODS:Collagen cross-linking was performed in31 eyes of 31 keratoconus patients(mean age 30.6±8.9y).Prior to treatment and an average 7mo after therapy,Scheimpflug analysis was performed using Pentacam HR.In addition to corneal thickness assessments,corneal radius,elevation,and aberrometric measurements were performed both on anterior and posterior corneal surfaces.Data obtained before and after surgery were statistically analyzed.RESULTS:In terms of horizontal and vertical corneal radius,and central corneal thickness no deviations were observed an average 7mo after operation.Corneal higher order aberration showed no difference neither on anterior nor on posterior corneal surfaces.During follow-up period,no significant deviation was detected regarding elevation values obtained by measurement in mm units between the 3.0-8.0 mm-zones.CONCLUSION:Corneal stabilization could be observed in terms of anterior and posterior corneal surfaces,elevation and higher order aberration values 7mo after collagen cross-linking therapy for keratoconus.展开更多
文摘AIM: To analyze the correlations between ocular biomechanical and biometric data of the eye,measured by Scheimpflug-based devices on healthy subjects.METHODS: Three consecutive measurements were carried out using the corneal visualization Scheimpflug technology(Cor Vis ST) device on healthy eyes and the 10 device-specific parameters were recorded.Pentacam HR-derived parameters(corneal curvature radii on the anterior and posterior surfaces;apical pachymetry;corneal volume;corneal aberration data;depth,volume and angle of the anterior chamber) and axial length(AL) from IOLMaster were correlated with the 10 specific CorV is ST parameters.RESULTS: Measurements were conducted in 43 eyes of 43 volunteers(age 61.24±15.72y).The 10 specific Cor Vis ST data showed significant relationships with corneal curvature radii both on the anterior and posterior surface,pachymetric data,root mean square(RMS) data of lower-order aberrations,and posterior RMS of higher-order aberrations and spherical aberration of the posterior cornea.Anterior chamber depth showed a significant relationship,but there were no significant correlations between corneal volume,anterior chamber volume,mean chamber angle or AL and the 10 specific CorV is ST parameters.CONCLUSION: Cor Vis ST-generated parameters are influenced by corneal curvature radii,some corneal RMS data,but corneal volume,anterior chamber volume,chamber angle and AL have no correlation with the biomechan-ical parameters.The parameters measured by CorV is ST seem to refer mostly to corneal properties of the eye.
文摘AIM:To compare the anterior and posterior corneal parameters before and after collagen cross-linking therapy for keratoconus.METHODS:Collagen cross-linking was performed in31 eyes of 31 keratoconus patients(mean age 30.6±8.9y).Prior to treatment and an average 7mo after therapy,Scheimpflug analysis was performed using Pentacam HR.In addition to corneal thickness assessments,corneal radius,elevation,and aberrometric measurements were performed both on anterior and posterior corneal surfaces.Data obtained before and after surgery were statistically analyzed.RESULTS:In terms of horizontal and vertical corneal radius,and central corneal thickness no deviations were observed an average 7mo after operation.Corneal higher order aberration showed no difference neither on anterior nor on posterior corneal surfaces.During follow-up period,no significant deviation was detected regarding elevation values obtained by measurement in mm units between the 3.0-8.0 mm-zones.CONCLUSION:Corneal stabilization could be observed in terms of anterior and posterior corneal surfaces,elevation and higher order aberration values 7mo after collagen cross-linking therapy for keratoconus.